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LOT 0182
Roman Silver Ring with Agate Gemstone with Roman War Ship with Trophy
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (8.48 grams, 29.64 mm overall, 21.60 × 16.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
Comprising a triangular-section hoop with keeled shoulders, an ellipsoid bezel with inset carnelian intaglio with oared ship, trophy of arms at prow, and floral decoration at stern; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate collection, before 1975.
Private collection, England.
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 181, for type.
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LOT 0182
Roman Silver Ring with Agate Gemstone with Roman War Ship with Trophy
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
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